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They made clothes, planted seed, and harvested crops. Women also had a part of government. They had their own council called "Ghigau" or "Beloved Women". Each clan selected an "honored woman" to attend the yearly.
Children had responsibilities, too. Girls had to pound corn, prepare food, gather nuts, make pots to hold water and meat, and learn household duties by watching their mother... displayed 300 characters
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Girls had to pound corn, prepare food, gather nuts, make pots to hold water and meat, and learn household duties by watching their mother. They did errands for their mother and helped care for sisters and brothers. They also assisted in weaving baskets and gardening.
The boys had many jobs, too. They learned to hunt food and older boys and men learned to be warriors... displayed next 300 characters
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